Australian actress (1932–2011)

Diane Cilento

Elizabeth Diane Cilento was an Australian actress.

By globalcelebwiki Auto-import · Published 2 October 2026

Profession
Australian actress (1932–2011)
Born
1932-04-02
Portrait of Diane Cilento
Photo: Unknown author / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Overview

Elizabeth Diane Cilento was an Australian actress. She is best known for her film roles in Tom Jones (1963), which earned her an Academy Award nomination, Hombre (1967) and The Wicker Man (1973). She also received a Tony Award nomination for her performance as Helen of Troy in the play Tiger at the Gates.

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